Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EILEAN NAM MUC | Eilean nam Muc | Mr D McKinnon Corraigbeg Mr. McLean Arileod Mr N. McFayden, Sodisdale |
037 | A small island close to the sea coast situated on the south east side of Meall nam Muc and about 3/4 of a mile north east of Meall Eatharna. It is on the property of J.L. Stewart Esqr. of Coll. The name means Pigs' Island. |
| LOCH AIRIDH CHOILLEAG | Loch Airidh Choilleag | Mr D McKinnon Corraigbeg Mr. McLean Arileod Mr N. McFayden, Sodisdale |
037 | A small fresh-water loch situated on the northwest side of "Meall nam Muc", and a short distance South of "Loch nan Geadh" It is on the property of J.L. Stewart Esqr. of Coll. The name means "Loch of the Shealing of the Cockles." |
| LOCH NAN GÈADH | Loch nan Geàdh | Mr D McKinnon Corraigbeg Mr. McLean Arileod Mr N. McFayden, Sodisdale |
037 | A small loch Situated a short distance east of Loch Airidh Leirge and a short distance north of Loch Airidh Choilleag It is on the property of J.L. Stewart Esqr. of Coll. The name means "Loch of the Geens." |
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Island of Coll -- County of Argyll.
[Signed]
A Bain C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Gèadh does mean 'goose', not geen/gean/wild cherry which is 'geanais', therefore later correction is wrong.
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 64 - Parish of Coll, OS1/2/64
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Coll.
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Argyll, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.